Reuters links Discover-Tech to top Starlink ad bids in 105 countries

TrendAI's report used a code name for the bidder; Reuters says six people familiar with the research identified it as the Israeli ad-tech firm.

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The findings expose how ad auctions can give bidders location and device signals that may help track Starlink users, including in conflict zones.

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TrendAI data show that a bidder using the code name SHADOW-EARTH-79 ranked first for ads shown to Starlink users in 105 countries. Six people familiar with the research identified the bidder as Israeli ad-tech firm Discover-Tech to Reuters.…

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